Fimbristylis falcata
Also known as: Iria falcata (Vahl) Kuntze +2 more
- Iria falcata (Vahl) Kuntze
- Isolepis falcata (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.
- Scirpus falcatus Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Fimbristylis falcata is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Fimbristylis, which contains over 300 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Comoros, East Himalaya, India, Madagascar, Mozambique Channel Is., Nepal, New Guinea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
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